IMA mineral species

Woodallite

Mg₆Cr₂(OH)₁₆Cl₂·4H₂O

Hydrotalcite group mineral.

Properties

Chemical formulaMg₆Cr₂(OH)₁₆Cl₂·4H₂O
ElementsMg, Cr, O, H, Cl
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolWod
Nickel–Strunz class4.FL.05

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Mount Keith mine, Australia

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.